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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.91, 1,474.64 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.91, 1,474.64 and 333.69 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.91 : 1,474.64 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.91/1,474.64 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.91x = 1,474.64 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.91x = 492,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,070.95/982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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